Smart Home Technology Conference
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CC1.2Miscommunication, delays, and costly mistakes often stem from an undefined "HOW." Learn how to define your company’s processes using Lean Six Sigma tools, breaking them into five components, and leveraging AI to create SOPs and checklists quickly. This session will equip you with strategies to visualize and optimize your operations, providing clarity and actionable steps to eliminate process gaps, ensuring smoother, more scalable business growth.
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CC1.1"Buy our lights and deliver circadian lighting and wellness to your clients!" Find out how true this statement is, what you can do--and what you can't!--with lighting to help your client's well being in this provacative group discussion.
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CC1.3New opportunities in alternative energy and storage are expanding for Smart Home Technicians. Battery technologies are becoming more efficient and affordable, while solar, wind, hydrogen fuel cells, and EVs offer new ways to power homes and supply the grid. Utility companies are rewarding those who can provide power on demand. This session covers distributed energy resources (DER), home storage options, and regulations to ensure safe, reliable systems that meet customer needs.
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CC1.4This course explores the latest in acoustic and signal processing to eliminate room resonances (modes) and extend low-frequency reproduction into the infra-sonic range. Learn about active acoustics methods, optimal subwoofer placement, and adapting acoustics for enhanced low-frequency range and SPL. Real-world use cases will demonstrate improved frequency response, reduced decay time, and seamless integration of passive and active acoustics, meeting or exceeding CEDIA RP22 level 4 standards.
12:30
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CC1.4This session explores advancements in commercial cinema with immersive sound formats like ATMOS and HDR imaging, focusing on how new technologies such as light-steering DLP projectors and microLED screens will impact residential cinema performance. Learn how to select imaging and sound components for optimal cinematic experiences, based on CEDIA’s RP22 and RP23 standards. Case studies will illustrate the translation of commercial immersive sound and HDR to residential systems.
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CC1.3Discover how wireless technology is transforming sustainability with effortless control of lights and blinds in homes and offices. Learn how smart systems for lighting and shading reduce embodied carbon, save energy, and enhance comfort with minimal effort. Explore advancements in wireless control that adapt to natural light and occupancy, making eco-friendly habits easy. Ideal for business owners, project managers, and sustainability enthusiasts looking to make green choices through innovation.
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CC1.2Struggling to find time to grow sales? This session is for you! Learn strategies to track opportunities, boost close ratios, and increase job sizes, all while forecasting with confidence. Matt Bernath, President of VITAL, shares clear and impactful methods to transform your sales approach, making sales growth more predictable and less effort-intensive. Join us to turn insights into outcomes and drive your business toward consistent success.
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CC1.1Join us at ISE for an immersive session on integrating Indoor Air Quality, Water Quality, and Lighting Solutions into custom integration projects. Moderated by Michael Don Ham, a panel of expert integrators will share insights, real-world examples, and strategies to help you avoid pitfalls and elevate wellness in your projects. Perfect for both newcomers and seasoned professionals, this session offers practical advice to meet the growing demand for healthy home solutions.
14:00
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CC1.2Did you know that many businesses that fail are actually profitable? Poor cash management is the culprit that drains the life out of many successful companies. This course helps you understand the importance and impact of managing cash flow to improve the bottom line. Cash flow does not equal profitability. To be profitable, you must have the cash needed to keep your business operating efficiently.
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CC1.1Cinema room lighting isn’t easy, and when the room is used for more than just movies it can become difficult to get right. Learn how to improve your cinema room designs making them beautiful, and more functional, with light. Plus, hear what products not to use (and why) and explore which lighting techniques are appropriate for this ever-growing category.
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CC1.3This course covers the electrical and energy requirements of residential lighting systems, including load calculations, lumens, color impact, energy codes, and LED selection. Attendees will also engage in open discussions on real-world challenges and best practices.
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CC1.4Tired of vague product info hindering your audio projects? Learn about CEDIA/CTA-RP1, a new standard that provides essential data on speakers and amplifiers to help integrators make informed decisions during project design. RP1 fosters collaboration and success across the residential audio industry. This course explores key parameters in RP1, its integration with the Immersive Audio Design RP22, and how it benefits homeowners, integrators, and manufacturers alike.
09:30
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CC1.1Rich Green returns with insights from Silicon Valley, revealing the profound transitions ahead—from Extended Reality to AI. Soon, humanoid robots will be in clients' homes, and touch panels will be a thing of the past. Prepare for the future by attending this eye-opening session, offering a glimpse into the new world of technology transforming our industry.
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CC1.2*CEDIA MEMBERS ONLY* Unlock the secrets of becoming a successful partner in the design and construction sector. This course equips you with the skills to build lasting professional relationships, enhance presentation techniques, and understand diverse audiences. Learn varied presenting strategies and network with industry experts. Ideal for those looking to excel in design-build partnerships, this course is your gateway to success in the dynamic industry.
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CC1.4This course explores usability in technology, addressing why clients often find systems difficult to use. Learn design techniques to reduce perceived complexity and enhance user satisfaction. Topics include human perception, cognitive psychology, usability, and user-centered design. Engage in design exercises and discussions to apply concepts to your work. This session is ideal for anyone involved in designing, specifying, or creating user interfaces (UI) for products or systems.
12:30
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CC1.3*THIS SESSION IS PRESENTED IN SPANISH* Join us to explore dynamic sun protection through solar window shading solutions. Discover how these technologies enhance indoor comfort while reducing energy costs. Through discussions and real-world examples, learn how integrating solar shading into your smart home projects can support sustainability initiatives, providing both environmental benefits and long-term energy savings.
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CC1.4Explore how technology can enhance accessibility for the 61 million people living with disabilities in the U.S. This session will cover the daily challenges they face and the technologies that can make their homes more functional and livable. Gain insights into the opportunities for improving their lives, and engage in an interactive brainstorming session to develop solutions. Expand your client base by learning how to make homes more accessible with innovative tech solutions.
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CC1.1This course equips smart home professionals to harness AI for streamlined operations, enhanced customer experiences, and business growth. Learn how to apply AI across functions like marketing, installation, and support, driving efficiency and reducing costs. With real-world examples and actionable insights, participants will gain the tools to integrate AI into their business models for improved satisfaction and profitability.
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CC1.2*CEDIA MEMBERS ONLY* This is part two of "The 3 Ps of Being a Design Professional Project Partner." Learn how to craft a compelling 60-second elevator pitch that resonates with the design-build audience. Through interactive sessions, refine your pitch and gain confidence for high-stakes networking. Attendance at the 9:30AM session is required. Ideal for professionals looking to excel in design and construction partnerships.
14:00
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CC1.3*THIS SESSION IS PRESENTED IN SPANISH* Un buen diseño garantiza que el espacio sea más útil, innovador, estético y duradero. Con un servicio de primera, se obtiene el producto perfecto. Los clientes entusiastas no podrán resistir escalar el proyecto acorde a nuevas experiencias en un espacio concebido solo para ellos.
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CC1.2Join CEDIA Instructor Keith Jones in this course to learn how high standards in smart building design can enhance your reputation. Geared towards business owners and system designers, it covers design methodologies for each project phase, from pre-sale to handover. Gain insights on design documents, control interface design, and tips to boost client confidence. Walk away with tools to elevate your business and make every project a success.
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CC1.1In "Executive Insights on AI," tailored for senior executives, you will explore AI's transformative impact on the smart home industry. Discover innovations like predictive maintenance, voice automation, and data analytics. Gain strategic insights to enhance efficiency, boost customer satisfaction, and create new opportunities. Learn how AI can keep you competitive in the evolving home technology market.
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CC1.4A hands-on session where you will be guided through the ETS software and learn how to program simple functions using a Virtual KNX installation. Note that all attendees must bring a laptop running Windows to join this class. It is also suggested that you create an account at My.KNX.Org and complete the eCampus prior.
09:30
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CC1.1Explore a luxury lighting design service tailored for the AV industry and learn how it complements your existing offerings. Tired of common mistakes leading to subpar results? Let designflow lighting’s expert guide you through providing bespoke lighting design, from single rooms to entire estates. Gain essential knowledge and techniques to market lighting design effectively, navigate client meetings, and oversee project execution.
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CC1.3Fiber is essential in low-voltage installations for high-definition video and increased network bandwidths. This course covers the necessity of fiber, its components, and integration. Attendees will also get hands-on training on fiber termination and testing using LC and SC connectors.
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CC1.4This 2-hour course teaches how to achieve RP23 Immersive Video Level 1 performance using basic TV settings and affordable tools. Learn a quick 10-minute calibration method to enhance video quality for clients without expensive equipment. CEDIA members can deliver professional video service to every client!
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CC1.2Learn how to build a profitable, proactive service program that generates recurring revenue and keeps customer systems in top condition. This course covers creating maintenance plans, selling their value, and using third-party monitoring for 24/7 support, while transforming your business from reactive to proactive service.
12:30
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CC1.3This one-hour session offers a deep dive into integrating AI in audio-visual (A/V) systems to streamline operations and enhance user experiences. Learn key AI applications, benefits, challenges, and how to develop a strategic approach for incorporating AI into your A/V projects.
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CC1.2You work much too hard to have your profits disappear through fraud, embezzlement, or theft. And it’s not just money that walks out the door—it can be your tools, clients, and expertise. It’s not a question of “if” it will happen, it is a matter of “when and how much?”. From understanding the importance of the Tone at the Top to the three points of the Fraud Triangle, learn how to improve your internal control structure in this eye-opening session.
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CC1.1As high-end residential projects become more 'low voltage', the fight for control over lighting is heating up. From lighting designers to smart home integrators, electrical contractors, and interior designers, who takes the biggest cut? Join our lively debate where industry experts share insights on where the profits really lie in luxury lighting, and who gets them.
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CC1.4The ideal number of subwoofers depends on the intended use, from studio setups needing a single source to home theaters requiring uniform distribution. This session explores how room acoustics impact subwoofer choice, using case studies to highlight the pros and cons of different methods for various scenarios.
14:00
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CC1.2Learn practical tools to navigate the complexities of implementing a lighting design, from managing project changes to overcoming compromises that affect design intent. This session will help you anticipate challenges, maintain control, and achieve better project outcomes while protecting your margins.
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CC1.1Explore the evolution of lighting control from analog systems to cloud-connected platforms. This course covers advancements like real-time monitoring, remote access, and automatic updates, showing how these features benefit both users and integrators. Learn how to enhance projects with adaptable, connected lighting solutions.
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CC1.3This class explores safeguarding sensitive data within A/V systems, addressing privacy and security concerns in an increasingly connected world. Key topics include firmware updates, firewall configurations, strong password protocols, and AI's role in defense, providing actionable strategies for securing A/V environments.
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CC1.4Elevate your audio expertise by mastering gain level optimization to enhance performance and reduce noise. This course covers aligning amplifier and subwoofer gains with preamp output, ensuring maximum dynamic range. Ideal for designers and technicians, it combines teaching with hands-on workshops.
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